How Tall Is Conor McGregor?
Conor McGregor stands at 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. McGregor started his MMA career in 2008 and made his UFC debut in 2013. He quickly rose to prominence in the UFC thanks to his exciting fighting style and trash-talking abilities.
How Old Is Conor McGregor?
McGregor was born on July 14, 1988, in Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland. Making him 34 years old in 2022. He began training in MMA at the age of 12 and started competing when he was 18 years old. He has competed in multiple MMA organizations, including Cage Warriors and the UFC.
Connor McGregor’s Fighting Style
McGregor is known as a striker and often relies on knockout victories. He has knocked out seven of his opponents in the first round, five within two minutes. His style of striking borrows heavily from the disciplines of karate and capoeira, which he began to study when he was 11 years old and has been described as “the perfect blend of boxing and kicking.”
He also uses counterpunching effectively, particularly against larger opponents who frequently leave themselves open when they throw punches. McGregor’s footwork allows him to transition quickly between striking and grappling while still being able to maintain his distance from the opponent. He has also been praised for his “precision striking,”, particularly his left hand, which is considered one of the best in MMA.
McGregor is a southpaw who fights out of an orthodox stance. He uses a traditional karate stance and strikes with both hands but often relies more heavily on his leading left hand, which he uses to great effect as a counter-striker. McGregor’s primary base style is boxing, and he has KO’d opponents with punches from both sides of the spectrum.
Boxing Match With Floyd Mayweather Jr.
McGregor’s boxing match with Floyd Mayweather Jr. took place in August 2017. Although he lost by technical knockout in the 10th round, McGregor’s performance was praised as he was able to compete against one of the greatest boxers of all time and take him to the 10th round before being stopped.
